Fostering computational thinking through unplugged activities: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis

P Chen, D Yang, AHS Metwally, J Lavonen… - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - Springer
Unplugged activities as a low-cost solution to foster computational thinking (CT) skills seem
to be a trend in recent years. However, current evidence of the effectiveness of unplugged …

The transfer effects of computational thinking: A systematic review with meta‐analysis and qualitative synthesis

J Ye, X Lai, GKW Wong - Journal of Computer Assisted …, 2022‏ - Wiley Online Library
Background Computational thinking (CT) is regarded as an essential 21st‐century skill, and
attempts have been made to integrate it into other subjects. Instructional approaches to CT …

Offline and online user experience of gamified robotics for introducing computational thinking: Comparing engagement, game mechanics and coding motivation

L Madariaga, C Allendes, M Nussbaum, G Barrios… - Computers & …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
As we begin to identify essential skills for the future, there has been an increased focus on
how to define and implement computational thinking within education. However, the …

Unplugged versus plugged-in: Examining basic programming achievement and computational thinking of 6th-grade students

E Polat, RM Yilmaz - Education and Information Technologies, 2022‏ - Springer
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of unplugged and plugged-in activities on
academic achievement and computational thinking (CT) skills of sixth-grade students. Mixed …

[HTML][HTML] How can unplugged approach facilitate novice students' understanding of computational thinking? An exploratory study from a Nigerian university

FJ Agbo, LO Okpanachi, P Ocheja, SS Oyelere… - Thinking Skills and …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Computational thinking (CT) has been relevant in teaching STEM courses, and educators
are incorporating both plugged and unplugged CT activities in their modules to prepare new …

The effects of unplugged programming activities on K-9 students' computational thinking: meta-analysis

Y Zhang, Y Liang, X Tian, X Yu - Educational technology research and …, 2024‏ - Springer
Due to its task-based, gamified, and interactive features, unplugged programming activity
has been widely employed in education and teaching as an activity away from electronic …

A sco** review on the relationship between robotics in educational contexts and e-health

K Sannicandro, A De Santis, C Bellini… - Frontiers in …, 2022‏ - frontiersin.org
In recent years, due to technological advancement, research has been directed to the
development and analysis of resources and tools related to educational robotics with …

Redefining computational thinking: Synergizing unplugged activities with block-based programming

B Batni, SN Junaini - Education and Information Technologies, 2025‏ - Springer
In the dynamic educational context of Malaysia, this study examines the impact of integrating
Unplugged Activities (UA) with Block-Based Programming (BBP) on improving the …

Didactic impact of educational robotics on the development of STEM competence in primary education: a systematic review and meta-analysis

I Trapero-González, FJ Hinojo-Lucena… - Frontiers in …, 2024‏ - frontiersin.org
As robotics become increasingly present in about every area of the human daily life scheme,
their presence in the educational world has become increasingly common, especially with …

Computational Thinking Skills in Engineering Education: Enhancing Academic Achievement Through Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities.

H Hidayat, Z Zulhendra, E Efrizon, VI Delianti, FK Dewi… - TEM Journal, 2024‏ - ceeol.com
This study is a meta-analysis that identifies several publications focusing on the effect of
computational thinking skills (CTS) on the academic achievement of engineering education …